Nathan Viavant
Nathan Viavant
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified

Everything We Hoped For!

Half Day Trip (AM)2 adults

Chilo and Fernando showed us all kinds of fishing and we caught many different kinds of fish. Very knowledgeable about the fishing and the area. Will go with them again next time I’m in town.

Reported Catch
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Response from Captain

We had a great day fishing with you and you kid 🎣🎣🎣

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Explore Sayulita Fishing Charters
4.9
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21 ft
Group size 1 - 4
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4 hour trip • 4 persons
US $440

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  • Greg Gonzalez
    Greg Gonzalez
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Chilo

    Half Day Trip (AM)4 adults

    English Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing experience in Sayulita, this charter is an easy recommendation! My parents were visiting from Washington and they absolutely love to fish, so we wanted to give them a special experience. Instead of leaving from Puerto Vallarta, we made the short drive to Sayulita—which not only saved money, but also gave us the chance to enjoy another beautiful Pueblo Mágico. The day started by catching live bait fish with a net, which was something we had never experienced before. In many places in the U.S., you simply stop at a bait dock, so this felt authentic and exciting right from the start. The boat was well stocked with snacks and drinks, and the crew shared great local insight along the way. Captain Fernando and Chilo were outstanding—friendly, professional, and highly skilled fishermen. Once we reached open water, still within sight of shore, it was amazing watching them read the water and spot where the fish were. Their local knowledge and years of experience really showed. They were also excellent with all skill levels. If you’re new to fishing, they’ll cast for you, help you reel in your catch, and take photos of the moment. If you already know how to fish, they’ll take you where the action is and let you enjoy the experience. We had an incredible catch: 4 jack crevalle (also called toro fish), 1 grouper, 6 Spanish mackerel, and 2 chiapin—plenty of action all day long! To top it all off, they prepared fresh ceviche right on the boat using fish caught that day. Honestly, you haven’t had ceviche until you’ve had it this fresh. One thing to note: this is a smaller 6-person boat, so space can be a little tight if everyone is casting at once. But once a fish is hooked, they hand off the rod so you can enjoy the fight. It worked perfectly for our mixed-experience group. We would absolutely recommend this trip again and again! 🎣☀️🌊 ⸻ Reseña en Español ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Si buscas una experiencia de pesca inolvidable en Sayulita, ¡este tour es una excelente opción! Mis padres nos visitaban desde Washington y les encanta pescar, así que queríamos darles una experiencia especial. En lugar de salir desde Puerto Vallarta, manejamos un corto trayecto hasta Sayulita, lo cual no solo nos ahorró dinero, sino que también nos permitió disfrutar otro hermoso Pueblo Mágico. El día comenzó atrapando carnada viva con una red, algo que nunca habíamos vivido antes. En muchos lugares de Estados Unidos simplemente compras carnada en un muelle, así que esto se sintió auténtico y emocionante desde el inicio. El bote estaba bien surtido con botanas y bebidas, y la tripulación compartió información muy interesante sobre la zona. El Capitán Fernando y Chilo fueron excelentes: amables, profesionales y pescadores con mucha experiencia. Cuando llegamos al mar abierto, aún cerca de la costa, fue impresionante ver cómo leían el agua y encontraban dónde estaban los peces. Su conocimiento local y experiencia realmente se notan. También fueron excelentes con todos los niveles de experiencia. Si eres principiante, ellos lanzan por ti, te ayudan a recoger tu pesca y toman fotos. Si ya sabes pescar, te llevan directo a donde está la acción y te dejan disfrutar la experiencia. Tuvimos una pesca increíble: 4 jureles/toro, 1 mero, 6 macarelas españolas y 2 chiapines. ¡Hubo acción durante todo el día! Para cerrar con broche de oro, prepararon ceviche fresco en el bote con pescado capturado ese mismo día. Honestamente, no has probado ceviche de verdad hasta comerlo así de fresco. Un detalle a considerar: es un bote pequeño para 6 personas, así que puede sentirse algo ajustado si todos lanzan al mismo tiempo. Pero una vez que pica un pez, te pasan la caña para que disfrutes la pelea. Funcionó perfecto para nuestro grupo con distintos niveles de experiencia. ¡Lo recomendamos totalmente una y otra vez! 🎣☀️🌊

    Reported Catch
    Jack Crevalle
    Spanish Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    we had a great time fishing with you guys

  • Olivia Kirk
    Olivia Kirk
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Best Trip Ever

    Half Day Trip (AM)

    This trip was so special and is going to be a lifetime memory for all of us. On the way out we stopped to watch two humpback whales closer than we'd ever seen before. Chilo was super knowledgable about all the sealife and birds. It was all of our first times doing a fishing trip like this and he was super patient and helpful teaching each of us how to reel in big fish. All five of us caught one! For lunch they made us fresh ceviche from the fish we caught, and skinned and filleted the other fish for us to take home to cook. It was all delicious. I've done some of the sales-y catamaran trips nearby and none of them compared to this trip. Definitely going to be doing this again next time we're in town, I can't recommend it more.

    Reported Catch
    Jack Crevalle
    Cubera Snapper
    Sailfish
    Response from Captain

    we had a great time on the boat with you all. hope to see you sometime soon

  • Erica Walters
    Erica Walters
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing day on the water with Captain Chilo!!

    Half Day Trip (AM)2 adults

    We had the best time on the water with Chilo. He is a fishing expert knowing his local waters, taking us all around to find the biting fish! We had great success and a lot of fun. It was very relaxing and enjoyable. Then he made us ceviche from the Spanish mackerels on the beach which was so delicious! As fresh as it gets :). Couldn't recommend this boating experience with Chilo more!

    Reported Catch
    Jack Crevalle
    Skipjack Tuna
    Spanish Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    i had great time with you girls 🤙🏽🎣

  • Matthew Knutson
    Matthew Knutson
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Time in Sayulita

    Half Day Trip (AM)3 adults

    We had a great morning fishing in Sayulita. Chilo and Fernando were fantastic guides, explaining fishing technique and getting us on fish. We caught 8 different species and I honestly lost count of how many we ended up catching - it was pretty much one right after another. Cleaned them up for us and we'll be having fish for dinner tonight. Highly recommend!

    Reported Catch
    Skipjack Tuna
    Response from Captain

    we had a great time fishing with you guys can’t wait for the next time 🤙🏽🎣

  • TJ Presley
    TJ Presley
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Sayulita Fishing

    Half Day Trip (AM)4 adults3 children

    Chilo is an outstanding fishing guide in Sayulita, and our trip was absolutely fantastic. I took my two sons out with him, and both of them caught several fish—there was nonstop action from start to finish. The day was beautiful, the equipment was in great shape, and Chilo was professional, knowledgeable, and great with the kids. We caught lots of fish and had an unforgettable experience on the water. I highly recommend Chilo to anyone looking for a fun, successful fishing trip in Sayulita.

    Reported Catch
    Jack Crevalle
    Roosterfish
    Skipjack Tuna
    Spanish Mackerel
    +1
    Response from Captain

    we had so much fun taking you and you kids fishing can wait for next ocean aventure